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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1977
Page
3
Crowds flocked to Ocean Boulevard for a two hour exhibition, watchers perched on signs and fire escapes as racers sped past at 150 mph. Beer tents, fairground rides, and vendors filled the area behind Beach Arena while locals noted record sales and bustling storefronts amid the carnival feel.
The second annual Long Beach Grand Prix drew an estimated 65 000 to 70 000 spectators despite unresolved finances. Mario Andretti won as 10 of 7 cars finished. no serious injuries occurred though four cars crashed on the first lap. Police reported 60 on duty with 12 to 15 calls, and 168 senior citizens traveled to less noisy events. City officials praised the event as a public relations plus while the association warned profits remain uncertain.
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